Vipers,

We are embroiled in war within our own borders. A demon scourge threatens all of us if it goes unchecked. This cannot be allowed to happen. We have been busy raising armies to fight this very real threat, but still we need more. An opportunity to do that has come our way from Southern Italia. The families of the region, the seven prominent families that is, Avarizia, Il'Piacere, Bradipo, Orgoglio, Gollosita, Furia and Invidia, have asked us to parlay with them, to discuss the demonic threat and how to combat it. The King has asked us to attend, though we are to be wary and watchful. We are to talk to the families and secure their support in the fight against the demons.

The meeting will take place at Crotalus Nex, a place in Italia but outside the control of any of the families themselves. This gives us the opportunity to not only talk but to ensure that Crotalus Nex is still secure given the corruption Mortis is suffering. As negotiations continue, there may also be the chance to finalise the assembling of other armed forces. It is important that we get this right!

The meeting will be conducted under Italian House rules, by agreement with His Royal Highness. No weapons of war will be allowed within the meeting hall. Any one who openly carries a weapon will be asked to release it to the care of an appointed representative who will keep them all secured under lock. Remeber, this applies to weapons of war. Knives are useful tools for eating with. I STRONGLY suggest you equip yourselves with suitable cutlery!. In addition to all of this, the King has also indicated he may attend at some point to see if any of the Italian nobility would make a suitable wife. I would hope it goes without saying that if he is there you are all responsible for his well being.

So, go talk, get me an army or two, make sure you're not outmanouvered politically and remember your wits.

Stavros Eranti,Lord Protector of Teutonia,Ritualist (Retired)Gypsy

People from far and near-away lands,

You may have heard that we Vipers and Teutonians have been having issues with demons – BLOODY WILD DEMONS – and we’ve been trying to raise new armies and forces to fight back. Like yourselves, the undead armies of Al’ Qafar destroyed almost all of our forces and now we’re having to go to lengths we may not have gone to previously, to rebuild.

We’re going to Crotalus Nex (home of dead kings and liches) a neutral zone in Italia, to meet with some powerful families of Italia, but they kinda have a reputation of being a bit gangster, so our King Wilhelm has asked us to go, but be careful. Crotalus Nex itself may also be a little dodge from the corruption that has affected Mortis – BLOODY PARAGON!

Now, the Italians have some funny rules of no weapons in their meetings. But a good rule of thumb is that knives are for eating, so like what Stavros says, come prepared for a feast with suitable amounts of cutlery. The King Wilhelm himself might also show up, so please treat him with a bit of respect and make sure he’s stays alive – He’s the only one we got.

We love having you come and help us, extending diplomatic arms and tentacles and all!